Why do women overanalyze and obsess over everything?

Nov 4, 2011

Mike, St. Louis, MO asked:

Why do women overanalyze and obsess over everything?

Answer:

Not everything. Everyone. Relationships--with our significant others, friends, family, coworkers--are what make our world go ‘round. So we constantly evaluate them, trying to anticipate, prevent, or solve problems. I admit, we can go too far and drive ourselves and the people around us crazy. But (sorry for sounding like a Hallmark card) it’s only because we care so much. Smart women eventually realize there’s no point in stressing over what they can’t control.

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